Abcam, ab203113, Anti-gamma Sarcoglycan antibody [EPR17862-7]

Size: 100µL / 1mL
Anti-gamma Sarcoglycan antibody [EPR17862-7] (ab203113) is a rabbit monoclonal antibody detecting gamma Sarcoglycan in Western Blot, IP, IHC-P . Suitable for Human, Mouse . - Biophysical QC for unrivalled batch-batch consistency
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR17862-7,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Human,
Applications:WB, IHC-P, IPSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Product details:
What is this antibody validated in?
Anti-gamma Sarcoglycan antibody [EPR17862-7] (ab203113) is a rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB), Immunoprecipitation (IP), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P) in Human, Mouse samples.
What is the molecular weight of gamma Sarcoglycan?
Anti-gamma Sarcoglycan [EPR17862-7] (ab203113) specifically detects a band for gamma Sarcoglycan (UniProt: Q13326) at a molecular weight of 32kDa.
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Patented technology
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What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
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Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Gamma sarcoglycan also known as γ-sarcoglycan is a transmembrane protein with a molecular mass of approximately 35-50 kDa. It plays a mechanical role by stabilizing muscle cell membranes. Filamentous and inelastic it integrates into the dystrophin-associated glycoprotein complex (DGC) within skeletal and cardiac muscles. Cells express gamma sarcoglycan primarily in muscle tissue making it vital for muscle integrity and function.
Biological function summary
Gamma sarcoglycan acts as a component of the sarcoglycan complex part of the larger dystrophin-glycoprotein complex. This complex connects the cytoskeleton of a muscle fiber to the extracellular matrix maintaining structural stability under mechanical stress. Its role is to ensure force transmission while preventing membrane damage along with proteins like dystrophin beta sarcoglycan and delta sarcoglycan. Gamma sarcoglycan's expression is important for proper muscle contraction and resilience.
Pathways
Gamma sarcoglycan associates with the dystrophin-glycoprotein complex pathway contributing to cellular stability and muscle fiber integrity. It also intersects with the actin cytoskeleton signaling pathway where it modulates structural organization. In these pathways it works alongside dystrophin to secure muscle fibers during contraction and relaxation cycles preventing damage from mechanical strain.
Mutations in the gamma sarcoglycan gene lead to limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2C (LGMD2C) characterized by progressive muscle weakness. This genetic disorder causes instability in the sarcoglycan complex resulting in muscle fiber degradation. In another condition dilated cardiomyopathy defects in gamma sarcoglycan disrupt heart muscle function. These diseases often involve interactions with proteins like dystrophin and other sarcoglycans which also contribute to muscle deterioration.